BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
a mending adhesive - correct answer- in a nail wrap, the
wrapping material is applied with:
after the completion of each client - correct answer- cleanup
of the manicure table should be done:
alipidic - correct answer- skin that does not produce enough
sebum, indicated by absence of visible pores
alopecia - correct answer- abnormal hair loss
alopecia areata - correct answer- the sudden falling out of
hair in round patches or baldness in spots that may occur on the
scalp and elsewhere on the body:
alternating current - correct answer- rapid and interrupted
current that flows in one direction and then in the opposite
direction is:
,amino acids - correct answer- units that are joined together
end to end by peptide bonds to form the polypeptide chains that
comprise protein:
antiseptics - correct answer- agents formulated for use on
skin
apex - correct answer- highest point on the top of the head
aromatherapy - correct answer- the therapeutic use of
essential oils to enhance a persons physical, emotional, mental,
and spiritual well-being:
asteatosis - correct answer- condition of dry, scaly skin due
to a deficiency or absence of sebum that is caused by old age
and by exposure to cold
astringents - correct answer- liquid that helps remove excess
oil in the skin
, bacilli - correct answer- short, rod-shaped bacteria (most
common) that produce diseases such as lock jaw (tetanus),
typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria:
back brushing - correct answer- technique used to build a
soft cushion or mesh two or more curl patterns together for a
uniform and smooth comb-out, also called ruffing.
back combing - correct answer- combing small sections of
hair from the ends toward the scalp, causing shorter hair to mat
at the scalp and form a cushion or base (teasing, matting,
ratting, or french lacing):
bacteria - correct answer- one-celled microorganisms:
bactericidal - correct answer- capable of destroying bacteria
balancing shampoos - correct answer- shampoos that wash
away excess oiliness from oily hair and scalp which preventing
the hair from drying out
baliage or free form - correct answer- painting a lightener
directly onto clean, styled hair